Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles
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moderate Owners of the 2023 Jeep Gladiator have filed 10 NHTSA complaints about the steering at roughly $700 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See steering across all vehicles →
| Model year | steering complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 Gladiator | 181 |
| 2021 Gladiator | 94 |
| 2022 Gladiator | 34 |
| 2023 Gladiator (this page) | 10 |
| 2024 Gladiator | 6 |
Steering accounts for 18% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 5 categories tracked.
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The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering steering on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Flash: Comfort Seat And Wheel (CSWM) Updates The customer may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● Heated Steering Wheel does not get hot enough or does not work. This bulletin involves reprogramming the CSWM with the latest available software.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Flash: Comfort Seat And Wheel (CSWM) Updates The customer may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● Heated Steering Wheel does not get hot enough or does not work. This bulletin involves reprogramming the CSWM with the latest available software.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗MODULE - STEERING CONTROL & COLUMN
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗"Drag Link Long Socket FOR STEERING SHIMMY DIAGNOSIS, PLEASE REFERENCE S1819000004 Rev. Q AND 19 - Steering / Diagnosis and Testing (IN SERVICE LIBRARY). PLEASE REFER 19 - Steering / Linkage / END, Tie Rod / Diagnosis and Testing IF YOU HAVE BALL JOINT LOOSENESS CONCERN. PLEASE DO NOT REPLACE DRAG LINK AND TIE ROD UNLESS PART HAS VISIABLE DAMAGE OR FREE PLAY EXCEEDS SPECS."
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Drag Link Long Socket FOR STEERING SHIMMY DIAGNOSIS, PLEASE REFERENCE S1819000004 Rev. Q AND 19 - Steering / Diagnosis and Testing (IN SERVICE LIBRARY). PLEASE REFER 19 - Steering / Linkage / END, Tie Rod / Diagnosis and Testing IF YOU HAVE BALL JOINT LOOSENESS CONCERN. PLEASE DO NOT REPLACE DRAG LINK AND TIE ROD UNLESS PART HAS VISIABLE DAMAGE OR FREE PLAY EXCEEDS SPECS.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
On November 3rd, while driving on the interstate, we drove over some uneven pavement. The steering wheel and vehicle started shaking. After slowing down, the shaking disappeared. It then reappeared again after another rough patch of highway. This is the 3rd time it's happened while we've owned the vehicle. Dealer always downplays our concerns.
At 4k miles hit small bump, jeep vibrated violently this has happened on multiple occasions at highway speeds & was very dangerous. Dealer has vehicle in shop for over 24 hours blame’s tire alignment, they had just rotated tires.
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 10 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Based on the 10 complaints filed, steering issues most often appear around 66,000 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover steering issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.